Politics

Lagos govt moves against roadside parks, shanties, impound 155 vehicles

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified its enforcement operations against illegal garages, roadside parks, and makeshift shanties across Lagos Island, impounding 155 vehicles, including tricycles and heavy-duty trucks.   The operation, led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, focused on major traffic hotspots such as Ebute-Ero, […]

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Christian genocide: China warns US to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty amid military threat

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China has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following the recent threat of military action from the United States.   In a statement released on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, China reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, commending Nigeria for pursuing a development path suited to its national realities.

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The U.S. military is reportedly preparing plans for a possible operation in Nigeria, despite strong opposition from President Bola Tinubu’s government. Defense sources cited by The New York Times say three options are under consideration: light, medium, and heavy.

Chad tightens security, closes border with Nigeria over US military concerns

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Chad has reportedly closed its border with Nigeria, following growing regional tension sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention in Nigeria. The development comes days after Trump declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Interest” on Friday, October 31, 2025, citing reports of a so-called Christian genocide in the country. According to security

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Omoyele Sowore, VIDEO: Sowore denied entry into UniAbuja despite invite from SUG president

Sowore warns Nigerians against celebrating possible US military intervention

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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has warned Nigerians not to welcome the prospect of United States military intervention, saying such action would likely fuel greater instability rather than bring peace. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Sowore said United States President Donald Trump’s threat to launch military action in Nigeria to

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Tinubu dismisses Trump’s religious ‘intolerance’ claim against Nigeria

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President Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims of religious intolerance in Nigeria, affirming that the country remains guided by constitutional guarantees that protect freedom of religion and belief for all citizens.   The President’s statement comes in response to remarks credited to United States President Donald Trump, who recently described Nigeria as a “country of particular

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Atiku and Tinubu

Revoked pardon: Tinubu’s govt lacks foresight —Atiku

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over the recent cancellation of presidential pardons earlier approved for some convicted individuals.   Atiku said the move shows a lack of foresight and described the government’s decision as “acting before thinking.”   In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special

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Culture: Gov Adeleke prostate to greet Ooni of Ife at his palace

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video making waves online has captured the moment Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, went flat on the ground to greet the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, during a visit to the monarch’s palace in Ile-Ife.   In the trending clip, Governor Adeleke  known for his lively personality and warm public presence  was seen

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio

Akpabio reveals real reason female politicians lose elections

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed major reason women lose elections in Nigeria saying this is because other women don’t vote for them. Akpabio dropped the comment on Tuesday when he hosted a team from the European Union Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Mr. David McAllister, at the National Assembly in Abuja. “Women often

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Peter Obi

Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation – Peter Obi

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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for a more constructive approach to tackling internet fraud among Nigerian youths, saying that many so-called “Yahoo boys” are “misguided geniuses” who need redirection, not condemnation.   Obi made the remark while speaking at a youth empowerment summit in Lagos, where he emphasized that

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